“But grace was given to each of
us according to the measure of
Christ's gift. And His gifts were
that some should be apostles, some
prophets, some evangelists, some
pastors and teachers, to equip the
saints for the work of ministry, for
building up the body of Christ.”
Ephesians 4:7, 11-12

What is Cursillo?

an
opportunity to grow in faith
and in spirituality

a
deeper understanding of the
teachings of Jesus and how
we can serve Him.

an
experience of living and
sharing with others in a
loving and caring Christian
community and realizing that
this can be extended into
our own environment

a
continuing community that
gives support and
encouragement to help
Christians
carry out their Baptismal
Vows.

The
Weekend:

Cursillo includes a three-day weekend that
begins on Thursday evening and concludes on
Sunday. The weekend includes fifteen talks,
five meditations and a Eucharist every day.

The Cursillo weekend is not a retreat, but
an opportunity to meet clergy and laity
seeking to strengthen our faith. It provides
an environment to experience the reality of
the gift of God’s love through shared
prayer, individual meditation, worship,
study, fellowship, laughter, tears, and
unconditional love.

After the Weekend:

Each person returning from a weekend is
encouraged to join in the activities “the
Fourth Day” Community. The purpose of this
community is to give strength and support to
each other as we grow in faith and develop
our unique gifts of ministry.

What’s expected of
participants?

To be open and
willing to respond to what you
experience, to share your feelings with
others, and allow them to share theirs
with you.

To make a genuine
effort to discover where you are and
where or how you can grow in your
Christian life.

To feel secure in
the knowledge that you are accepted
where you are and as you are, and to
know that a specific response is not
expected of you.